Hey Mister Jesse

DJ Jesse Miner will serve up a platter of swingin' music that matters to dancers. Check out the show every month to hear music, interviews, listener feedback and news about the music swing dancers love.

Welcome to episode #030 of Hey Mister Jesse. June's show features lots of exciting news and new releases, a lengthy 8-Count Swing, audience feedback and plenty of swinging music! (80 minutes)

Note from HMJ show producer, Spuds: You definitely want to check out the show notes on this episode. There is much more content than Jesse could fit in the actual show including lots of video clips that are a must-see!

News: Update on Benefit for Scott "Edog" Petersen
Almost $5,000 was raised at the May 18th fundraiser to help with Scott Peterson's medical expenses.What an amazing uplifting night of music and dance! If you would still like to make a donation, please send it to:

Scott Petersen Transplant Fund
P.O. Box 1010
Novato CA 94948-1010

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8-Count Swing: Too Long To Play
8 of my favorite swinging tracks that are just too long to usually play for dancers. Suggested by Rayned Wiles.

I totally forgot to mention this during the show:
As a companion to the podcast, I record a monthly show for Yehoodi Radio called "Producers Picks". During June, tune in to listen to the songs from this 8-Count Swing in their entirety:Mondays: 3pm Eastern / 12pm Pacific and 2am Eastern / 11pm PacificThursdays: 12pm Eastern / 9am Pacific and 11pm Eastern / 8pm Pacific

1. Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald on London BBC TV Show (Piano Party or Jazz at the Maltings) from the 70s - In a Mellow ToneMarc's note: One commenter on Youtube says it all: "She sits down not even knowing what tune they're going to play, then Oscar tells her, she picks up the mic and makes magic with it. Awesome!" Ella suffered from diabetes later in her life, which affected her eyesight and ability to walk - that's why she's led onstage in this clip.
2. Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald at the Moulin Rouge - Route 66Marc's note: This clip was from 1989 to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the opening of the Moulin Rouge. I believe that this clip came from a German television special. It is a really sweet clip too. If I were still DJing, I would definitely find a way to play this.
3. All Stars Swing Festival (1972) - Hello Dolly / One O'Clock JumpMarc's note: Count Basie, Duke playing One O'Clock jump. Ella, Benny Goodman, Joe Williams, Dizzy Gillespie on stage together, with I think Doc Severenson and the Tonight Show Band (known then I believe as the NBC Orchestra) in there too, if you can believe it. Ella swings out with someone! I can't make out who it is, though.
4. Ella and Duke - Côte d'Azur - Satin Doll, 1966Marc's note: This clip is from the Ella and Duke concerts at the Cote D'Azur in 1966 - I know for a fact that Jesse has this entire box set. Spuds spoke on the last show about how potent the combo of Duke and Ella were. You can really see and hear it in this clip.
5. Ella - Shiny Stockings in Japan 1964Marc's note: The video quality is not so good, but the version of Shiny Stockings is really nice. It's with Roy Eldridge and Tommy Flanagan. The rhythm section is really swinging and Ella's voice is sublime. Jesse may have the track somewhere in your collection.
6. Ella Fitzgerald Show, 1968 - Mack the KnifeMarc's note: I've included this also to remind everyone that Ella used to have her own TV show! How awesome would that have been for us to watch her every week!